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Witkoff and Kushner announce ‘imminent peace deal’ between Morocco and Algeria
An unexpected announcement has reignited hopes for a historic reconciliation in the Maghreb.
Steve Witkoff, special envoy of former U.S. President Donald Trump to the Middle East, stated that his team is “currently working on a peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria,” predicting that “a deal will be reached within 60 days.”
The information, revealed in an interview with CBS News, was also confirmed by Jared Kushner, senior adviser and architect of several diplomatic accords under the Trump administration.
According to early reports, the American initiative aims not only to restore diplomatic ties between Rabat and Algiers, severed since 2021, but also to open dialogue on the Moroccan Sahara, considered the main source of tension between the two neighbors.
The announcement was received with cautious optimism among diplomatic circles. If successful, this mediation could mark a major turning point for Maghreb stability and for the future of the Moroccan Sahara, which Rabat regards as an integral part of its territory.
“Peace is becoming contagious,” said Witkoff, noting that several world leaders “are now seeking to join the dialogue dynamic initiated by Washington.”
He emphasized that the Maghreb is “one of the regional priorities of U.S. diplomacy,” following the efforts for peace in the Middle East.
If a Morocco-Algeria peace agreement is achieved, it could pave the way for unprecedented regional cooperation in security, economy, and energy. The United States is reportedly considering an investment plan to promote stability and cross-border trade.
However, experts urge caution. The positions remain deeply divided: Morocco maintains full sovereignty over its Sahara, while Algeria supports the Polisario Front, which opposes this claim. The Sahara question remains at the heart of the dispute.
Despite the challenges, this U.S. mediation signals a clear willingness to revive dialogue in a strategic region long marked by distrust and division. If Washington succeeds, it would represent a major diplomatic achievement and a strong message in favor of Maghreb unity and stability.
